An awesome night

[SoulFrenzy]

Me and my brother-in-law went to a field not far from the house that was reasonably dark and I had what was probably my best night viewing ever. The night started out with a gratuitous shooting star and I knew the night was going to be lucky. I saw all my old faithfuls like the Seven Sisters and Orion's nebula but what truly took my breath away was this was the first time I had seen the Andromeda galaxy under good conditions. It was mesmerizing to gaze upon. It filled my eyepiece and for the first time I could start to make out the actual structure of the galaxy. I just had to share it. It feels good to have a bit of luck and a good nights viewing.

[jason.p]

Brilliant isn't it. After what seems like weeks of cloud and rain it's amazing just to see any stars at all, but to get a session like that really restores the buzz, and all those clouds are forgotten (fror a while )

Jason

[wookie1965]

congratulations im so glad someone is able to view things ive downloaded the Moore Marathon and not been able get my scope out for weeks, Hopefully the end of November and December will bring us all some cold crisp clear nights we astronomers can all enjoy. well done again M31 is great isn't it.

[mikey32shaw]

Superb thats got me excited again, people say the most important thing is to get to darker skies i must do this sharpish.

[Demo johnny]

Good one, blow out up here. Wispy clouds so could see stars through a haze. Glad you had a cracking night.

[Astro Imp]

Well done on Andromeda, pleased you had a good night.

When I first started to read your OP I had a quick look at your location and saw Birmingham and without looking any further thought it was Birmingham England and wondered how you had managed a clear night. Then the penny dropped

[jammo]

I'd love to see Andromeda under dark skies and good conditions, glad you had a good night, may you have many more :biggrin:

[jeremy1]

I had a good look at Jupiter and her moons tonight but the elusive Andromeda seems to elude me. Congrats on finding it I just wish I could.

[The Sailor]

All set up here, off back out as soon as the better half goes to bed, nice and clear here .

Jim

[VigdisVZ]

Good job! I'm jealous.